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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.94, 890.47 and 538.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.94, 890.47 and 538.10 is: 805.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.94 : 890.47 = 538.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.94/890.47 = 538.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.94x = 890.47 × 538.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.94x = 479,164.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,164.46/594.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.40

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